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The 540-I80H Loadall is powered by JCB’s hydrogen ICE, which was was approved for commercial use in machines by 11 licensing authorities across Europe in January 2025. Deployed at a factory regeneration project in Birmingham, the loadall is being refuelled by hydrogen delivered by JCB in a mobile unit. “We’re starting to explore the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel,” explained Colin Evison, BAM’s Innovation Technical Lead. “It was important to get the hydrogen fuel machine on a real construction site. We’ve seen it in test environments, and we know that technically it does work, but putting it to [...]

The company began producing green hydrogen in January 2025, and they have now combined that with biogenic CO2 sourced locally from the biogas facility in Tønder. The Kassø plant, which is said to be the “world’s first and largest commercial’ e-methanol facility,” will now be ramped up during the second quarter of 2025. European Energy aims to produce 42,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year. The hydrogen plant has been equipped with three electrolysers provided by Siemens Energy, offering a combined capacity of 52.5MW. European Energy itself developed the methanol loop. “This is a pivotal moment on the journey that started [...]

Under the EU energy tax directive, hydrogen is currently treated differently as a road fuel based on its use. Hydrogen fuel cells are exempt from energy tax, while hydrogen engines are currently charged €0.9/kg ($0.98/kg), which will rise to €1.25/kg ($1.36/kg) in 2027. In a letter to the German Government, companies including Daimler Truck, Volvo, TEAL Mobility and Bosch, have called for the exemptions to be granted to hydrogen ICE vehicles. They argue that the tax disparity distorts competition and hinders hydrogen ICE development, claiming that many hydrogen refuelling stations refuse to serve engine-powered vehicles due to the tax uncertainties. [...]

The Flow project, a 1,630km pipeline set to become part of Germany’s hydrogen core network, will repurpose a 1.4-metre-diameter former natural gas pipeline for hydrogen transport. © Gascade When fully operational, Gascade’s pipeline is said to have a capacity of up to 20GW. It will be able to transport energy produced offshore and onshore in Northern Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to Southern Germany. “With this conversion, Gascade is not only demonstrating its technological expertise and innovative know-how but also sending a strong signal for the hydrogen economy,” Gascade’s Managing Director, Christoph von dem Bussche, said. “We are proud to be starting the [...]

Supplied by Chinese partner Zhejiang Wolong Energy Storage System, the batteries will range from 150kW to several megawatts in capacity. They will work in conjunction with Enapter’s multicore electrolysers. In an online statement, Enapter said the partnership will “enable companies to make even better use of the high potential of renewables, reduce production and storage costs for green energy and maximise output in the production of hydrogen.” The batteries will help keep hydrogen production steady by storing extra energy when solar and wind power generate more than needed. When renewable energy is low, the stored energy is used to keep [...]

In a letter shared with Politico, the House Republicans argued that the tax incentives are essential for achieving US energy dominance and have attracted significant investments to their districts. The group has cautioned that repealing these credits could disrupt ongoing projects and increase customer utility bills. Furthermore, they’ve signalled potential opposition to the Republicans’ budget bill if it includes cuts to these incentives. The 21 House Republicans have enough votes to block any bill that aims to weaken or repeal the IRA. In the US House of Representatives, a bill needs a majority to pass, and if these lawmakers vote [...]

The EU is set to reintroduce tariffs on US steel and aluminium, targeting up to €18bn ($19.6bn) worth of US goods in a move that could impact US electrolyser manufacturers supplying European hydrogen projects. This latest escalation in the US-instigated global trade war comes in response to US President Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, which took effect on Wednesday (March 12). The European Commission will reinstate tariffs on US products on April 1, with the measures expected to be fully in place by April 13. This is a paid article, to read the [...]

The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Range Extended Fire Engine Prototype (Hyer Power) project will trial up to three fuel cell-powered vehicles, including a fire engine, ambulance and road sweeper. As the lead partner in the £8m ($10.3m) initiative, UlemCo will direct the funding towards the development of essential hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. Hungerford-based Fuel Cell Systems will provide the refuelling equipment. Since 2016, the company has developed three generations of mobile hydrogen refuelling trucks. Oxfordshire County Council will oversee the installation of the refuelling infrastructure to support the trials. In 2023, UlemCo secured £7.9m ($10.2m) from the UK Government and industry to [...]

Awarded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the Vast Solar 1 (VS1) initiative is part of the Port Augusta Green Energy Hub and includes an option to power a co-located green methanol production facility called Solar Methanol 1 (SM1). Set to be developed in partnership with German company Mabanaft, SM1 will produce green methanol derived from hydrogen in South Australia. Overall, the Australian project will utilise Vast’s next-generation concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) technology to provide long-duration renewable energy storage and generation to supply on-demand clean power to South Australia’s grid. By integrating CSP technology with green methanol production, [...]